Cristina Penin (she/her) is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging consultant based in Madrid, Spain—though her story begins in the heart of Queens, New York. That upbringing shaped her into a global thinker with a local fire, blending cultural fluency with a no-BS approach to building workplaces where everyone belongs.
Cristina’s work lives at the intersection of educator, healer, and change-maker. She has seen the weight of systemic oppression up close and has made it her mission to help people and organizations not just talk about inclusion, but live it. From quick wins in leadership check-ins to guiding teams through the tough conversations around anti-racism, Cristina is that steady voice reminding us that growth isn’t comfortable, but it’s always worth it.
Her goal? To bridge cultures, spark belonging, and create spaces where voices that have been silenced are finally heard. Whether inside boardrooms, classrooms, or communities, Cristina shows up with courage, compassion, and the belief that real change starts from the inside out.
